I-84 was closed in Newburgh, NY earlier this week after a simple report of "police activity". The story soon became even more serious, with reports that the crash was caused by a fleeing attempted murder suspect driving the wrong way down the multi-lane interstate. New photos and witness reports help paint a clearer picture.


Attempted Murder Suspect Flees Rockland County, NY

The chase stemmed from an incident that happened in the early morning hours of Monday morning in a hotel in Rockland County, NY, when the suspect allegedly attacked his girlfriend with a hammer. The resulting police chase went through multiple counties before ending with the wrong-way crash just west of the Newburgh Beacon Bridge. Photos from a passing motorist help show the extent of the damage.

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Police Chase Ends in Wrong-Way Crash on I-84 in Newburgh, NY

The photo (above) shows a white pickup truck facing westbound in the eastbound lane of I-84, wedged between the cement guardrail and a black SUV facing east. The crash and resulting police activity shut down the bridge and caused hours of delays.

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Photos from Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Police Chase

Additional photos show police lining both sides of I-84 as a crime scene was set up and the suspect was taken into custody. Luckily no motorists were seriously injured, but it could have been a much different story. "The guy was coming head on into my husband and he was able to move over. Crazy", said one Hudson Valley woman. She wasn't alone.

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"My mom was in the same situation he was coming right at my mom!!", said a Fishkill resident. The good news is that the suspect was apprehended without further incident and is being held by Clarkstown police in Rockland County, NY.

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